"When it comes to design and construction, Conduit can get the job done. My wife and I always seem to come up with home improvement ideas that would cause any other contractor to just walk away. Simon and his team are always patient and accommodating with sound solutions. We love the fact that they are easily accessible and outstanding with their follow-through. They get the job done right."

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Project Type: 14 Single-Family Town Homes Exclusively Built for Hardworking, Deserving Families Seeking to Change Their Lives

9 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 1,050-Square-Foot Units
3 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath 1,324-Square-Foot-Units
2 3-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath, 1,005-Square-Foot-Units
U-Shape Design with Communal Carports and Tot Lot

Timeline:

All Structures Complete and Ready for Volunteers in Just 84 Days.

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles contracted with Conduit to construct 14 single-family town homes in just 84 days for Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP) 2007.
  • Gold LEED rating by the USGBC.
  • JCWP 2007 welcomed Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosslyn, as well as more than 7,000 volunteers from around the globe.
  • In addition to providing homes for deserving Los Angeles families, these homes represent Habitat's—and Conduit's—commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Gold LEED Rating by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

Energy Efficient Design

  • Solar panels to supplement utilities
  • Meets or exceeds by 10% the California Title 24 energy efficiency requirements
  • Dual-glazed, low-emissivity windows
  • Increased building insulation values in walls and roof
  • Energy Star appliances
  • Tankless or high-efficiency water heaters, which use less energy than conventional water heaters
  • Lighting with greater than 40 Lumens per Watt

Recycled or Recyclable Building Materials

  • Carpet and carpet padding made from recycled content
  • Building insulation made from recycled content
  • Fly-ash in concrete to reduce cement usage and recycle coal by-products

Water Usage Efficiency

  • Water recovery system for reuse in landscaping
  • Ultra low-flow toilets, showerheads and faucets
  • Low-water usage plants
  • Water-efficient irrigation